Govt, Ignou release textbooks in Odia for diploma in early childhood care & education
Indira Gandhi National Open University
(Ignou), on Monday released course books in Odia for the diploma in early childhood care and education (DECE).
The initiative aligns with the state's efforts to establish Sishu Vatikas (pre-primary), aiming to equip anganwadi workers and aspiring nursery educators with necessary skills. The course has already attracted over 53,000 applicants, highlighting its demand and relevance.
Release of the textbooks follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on June 9 between the higher education department and Ignou.
The agreement facilitates the introduction of various Ignou courses in Odia, including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, diploma and certificate courses across diverse fields such as travel and tourism management, BBA and MBA.
Previously available in English, Hindi and Tamil, the DECE course is now accessible in Odia. The one-year diploma, open to students post-Class XII, focuses on early childhood education, child health and nutrition.
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It offers a comprehensive learning experience with textbooks, audio cassettes and video tutorials, integrating both theoretical and practical components.
Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, who attended the event, emphasised the importance of offering the DECE course in Odia, stating that it will greatly benefit anganwadi workers, trainers and pre-school educators by allowing them to study in their mother tongue.
She noted that the move simplifies learning and makes it more accessible, benefiting individuals and organisations involved in child education and nutrition.
Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj highlighted the foundational role of early education in the broader educational framework. He asserted that the DECE course would enhance the skills of educators and trainers, enabling them to deliver education through practical and straightforward methods.
He also referenced the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, which advocates for strengthening early education and promoting mother tongue instruction to foster creativity and grassroots education.
The event also saw virtual participation from anganwadi workers enrolled in the course, underscoring the programme's reach and impact. Keeping the demand in mind, Ignou extended the July admission deadline for different courses, including DECE, till Aug 31.
Ignou vice-chancellor Uma Kanjilal and other dignitaries were present.
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